SPINE20 recommendations 2025: Sustainable spine care for all

Area of Science:

• Public Health
• Occupational Health
• Health Policy

Background:

• Spine disorders cause significant global disability and economic burden.
• Over 900 million people are affected worldwide.
• SPINE20 is a global alliance of 38 professional societies.

Purpose of the Study:

• To present the SPINE20 2025 policy recommendations for sustainable spine care.
• To urge G20 countries to implement evidence-based spine care models.
• To address the public health, occupational health, and capacity-building aspects of spine care.

Main Methods:

• Development of policy recommendations by the SPINE20 alliance.
• Focus on integrating spine health into public health and primary care.
• Emphasis on evidence-informed, work-focused interventions and capacity building in spinal cord injury care.

Main Results:

• SPINE20 recommends G20 countries implement sustainable, evidence-based spine care models.
• Recommendations include utilizing registries, incentivized health targets, and public-private partnerships.
• Integration of spine health into public health, occupational safety, and capacity building initiatives is advised.

Conclusions:

• G20 countries should adopt sustainable spine care models to reduce disability and economic burden.
• Strengthening public-private partnerships is crucial for achieving sustainable spine care.
• Prioritizing capacity building in spinal cord injury care, especially in low- and middle-income countries, is essential.